FILE – In this Sept. 15, 2006, file photo, artist Thomas Kinkade unveils his painting, “Prayer For Peace,” at the opening of the exhibit ” From Abraham to Jesus,” in Atlanta. Kinkade’s widow and girlfriend took their dispute over the late painter’s estate to court on Tuesday, June 12,2012, as handwritten notes allegedly written by Kinkade that could be central to the clash were made public for the first time. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Thomas Kinkade’s widow and girlfriend took their dispute over the late painter’s estate to court on Tuesday as handwritten notes allegedly written by Kinkade that could be central to the clash were made public for the first time.

Amy Pinto-Walsh was living with Kinkade and found his body when the 54-year-old accidentally overdosed on alcohol and Valium in April. Login to read more